Stress Managment

Quick tip to manage your stress at work place: learn 4 D’s Do It, Delegate it, Delete it and Delay it.

Stress is like a dark chocolate. A little of it won’t kill you. In fact, small blocks here and there can be good for you, or at least give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning. But chronic and severe stress can damage your body and mind. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes hormonal impact that speed up your heart, make you breathe faster and give you a burst of energy which is sometime positive but most of the time negative. This is called the fight-or-flight stress response.

If stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can have bad effects. It can make you moody, tensed or depressed. Your relationships may suffer, and you may not do well at work or school. They cause physical and emotional problems that may damage both your health and your performance. Furthermore, stress grows! Excessive worry is a major element in the vicious cycle of tension. Soon, just the thought of preparing for a presentation or meeting a deadline triggers all the symptoms of stress, along with an overwhelming wish to avoid tasks.

But the good news is that you can learn ways to manage stress. You can learn to avoid your "stress-building" thoughts and replace them with alternative "stress-busting" thoughts! Stress won't disappear from your life and stress management isn't an overnight cure. But with practice, you can learn to manage your stress level and increase your ability to cope with life's challenges.